Key Wi-Fi Terms

Wi-Fi:
Wi-fi or wireless fidelity is the means to connect to the Internet wirelessly by a radio signal broadcasted over an area. Wi-Fi eliminates the need to use phone or other hard lines to connect to the Internet.

High-Speed Internet or Broadband:
High-speed Internet refers to Internet service that uploads and downloads information at a faster rate than a conventional telephone “dial-up” service. Typically, high-speed service has an average transfer rate 10 times faster than conventional dial-up service.

Hotspot or Canopy:
A hotspot or canopy is an area where a Wi-Fi broadcast signal can be received.

Telecommute:
Telecommuting allows you to work from home using high-speed Internet to link to your computer (and sometimes phone) at your place of business. Telecommuting is also known as a “virtual office.”

E-Commerce:
E-commerce is the ability to exchange goods, services, or other consumables over the Internet. This includes selling products or services, inexpensive advertising, or providing information that will allow businesses to operate. This is also referred to as a “virtual marketplace.”

Infrastructure:
The inner-workings of a service or utility. For Wi-Fi service, this includes signal transmitters, towers or poles, and any other equipment necessary to send out a Wi-Fi signal.

“Go Live”:
A term used to indicate that a digital service is on-line and available.

Internet Service Provider:
An Internet Service Provider, or ISP, is a company who specializes in providing management, support, and maintenance to an Internet network or networks.

The Town of Superior has been awarded a grant from the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program to develop and implement High-Speed Internet Service in the Greater Superior Area (Town).

Where can I get more information?

Town of Superior
734 Main Street
Superior, AZ 85273
Phone: (520) 689-5752
Fax: (520) 689-5822
E-Mail: townmanager@superior-arizona.com